McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid Ahead Of August Primary
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Lansing, Mich. Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Peters, posting on X to thank volunteers and staff after polling showed her support at 6% in a June 16 survey by Mitchell Research & Communications.
Her departure leaves two Democrats, Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, vying for the nomination ahead of the Aug. 4 primary; Republicans have an uncontested Mike Rogers, who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, and the outcome will determine the parties' general-election nominees.
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Timeline
- 1. June 16: Mitchell Research & Communications poll reports McMorrow at 6% support.
- 2. Sunday (announcement): Mallory McMorrow posts on X that she is suspending her Senate campaign.
- 3. Immediately after: McMorrow thanks volunteers, notes campaign ran with zero corporate PAC dollars.
- 4. Post-withdrawal: Remaining Democratic candidates are Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed; El-Sayed noted as backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez.
- 5. Republican update and next milestone: Mike Rogers runs unopposed with Trump's endorsement; Michigan primary scheduled for Aug. 4.
Why it matters
Mallory McMorrow's exit reshapes the Michigan Senate race. It narrows the Democratic field to Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. If you're a Michigan voter, you'll be choosing between them and Republican Mike Rogers on Aug. 4. Check your registration status today.
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